Albedo

“Well, I plan to destroy that engagement,” her Lord said, his voice calm but resolute.

“Destroy? Doesn’t that mean you’ll be getting involved in Underworld politics?” Albedo asked, narrowing her eyes in concern.

“Yes, it does,” Lord Alexander replied without hesitation.

Albedo’s mind raced. Getting involved in a different faction’s politics was not something to be taken lightly. It could have far-reaching consequences and spark conflicts that would be difficult to control.

She thought about her Lord Alexander’s declaration. Breaking the engagement between Rias Gremory and Riser Phoenix.

From what she know, The Phoenix family was influential and powerful, and one of important family which provides Phoenix tear, a substance equivalent to low-level healing potion, and interfering with such an arrangement could lead to significant political turmoil.

Albedo’s thoughts spiraled as she tried to understand Alexander’s true intentions because the decision such this is not taken because of some emotional value.

Sure, Lord Alexander was indulging in sexual activity with not her, but also other females.

Of course, Albedo didn’t hate that. In fact, as the absolute leader of Nazarick, having multiple wives, lovers, concubines, and sex slaves only showcased his power and dominance.

However, participating in other faction affairs seemed disadvantageous and plainly foolish to her.

Two forces only help each other when they are of equal power or when one is a vassal to another.

And Alexander is a King, so he shouldn’t show anything that underestimates his power. A ruler has some codes, after all. Interfering in the Underworld’s politics could potentially expose them to unnecessary risks and enemies.

If it was anyone else, Albedo would have questioned their sanity for proposing such a plan, one that could potentially make Nazarick appear weak. She would have demanded to know what was going through their mind to think of such a risky venture.

But the one in front of Albedo was not just anyone. He was the last of the Supreme Beings, the highest form of life, the one who all other Supreme Beings followed. He was the strongest being of Yggdrasil and held many other titles that would take Albedo a day to enumerate.

Alexander’s decisions were never to be doubted, even for a second. Albedo would never question his intentions. Yet, she couldn’t help but try to understand his reasoning, to ensure she could support him in the best possible way.

Albedo stood there, her mind racing as she tried to piece together the possible motives behind Alexander’s decision to interfere in the Underworld’s politics.

Why would he risk so much for this? What was the larger plan that she might be missing?

One possibility dawned on her: Alexander might be aiming to sow chaos and destabilize the power structures within the Underworld.

By breaking the engagement between Rias and Riser, he could be planting seeds of discord and weakening their united front.

In the ensuing chaos, Nazarick could swoop in and consolidate power, effectively taking control without appearing as the aggressor.

Albedo considered this angle carefully. The Underworld’s nobility was known for its complex alliances and rivalries.

A disruption of this magnitude could create a power vacuum, and in such a vacuum, Alexander’s strength and strategic brilliance could shine even brighter.

They could position themselves as the new power brokers, with Rias Gremory’s gratitude ensuring a strong ally within the Underworld.

But this was highly unlikely as to achieve chaos of that magnitude, they would need to use the old devils. Considering she hadn’t received any report about making use of the old devils, it only meant that this wasn’t the plan her Lord was going to use.

If her Lord was going to conquer the Underworld…

Albedo’s line of thought broke, and she recollected what they had been doing until now.

From the beginning, Lord Alexander told her that he wasn’t interested in war or any other conventional means of power. But as she traced back their actions, Albedo could see a pattern emerging in what she once thought were random activities.

On the day Nazarick transferred to the Dimensional Gap, Lord Alexander had a fight with Lady Death and defeated her. As compensation, he took Death as his wife and received a multiverse system as a reward.

Then he came to this world, and his first course of action was to enroll in the same academy as Rias and Sona, the sisters of the Devil Kings. This seemingly casual decision now appeared strategic in hindsight.

Next, Lord Alexander ordered Demiurge to make Sacred Gears, the most powerful artifacts of this world. While the process was still ongoing, it demonstrated his interest in leveraging the world’s inherent power structures.

After that, Lord Alexander proceeded to seduce both Sona and Rias. Albedo initially saw this as a testament to his charisma and strength, but now it seemed to be part of a grander design. By winning the hearts and loyalty of these influential devil heiresses, he was positioning himself strategically within the Underworld’s power structure.

As Albedo pieced these events together, a realization dawned upon her. Perhaps Lord Alexander wasn’t aiming for outright conquest. Instead, he was weaving a web of influence and power, one that would allow him to control the Underworld from within, subtly but effectively.

By enrolling in the academy, he had placed himself at the center of the young devils’ world, gaining their trust and admiration. Ordering the creation of Sacred Gears indicated his intent to possess unrivaled power. Seducing Rias and Sona secured alliances with two of the most powerful devil families.

Albedo’s respect for her Lord deepened further. His strategy was elegant and efficient, avoiding unnecessary conflict while securing a position of immense influence. She felt a surge of pride and determination. She would ensure that every move they made would reinforce this grand strategy.

Still there is one doubt she needs to clarify to make the full picture.

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